Tag Archives: Jerk-Knee

Calculated Logic Behind Liverpool’s Defense of Luis Suarez

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Elliott

I wrote a thoughtful piece at the Run of Play on linguistic differences between Spanish and English. Since then, the FA has banned Luis Suarez for 8 games based on allegations that he made racist remarks. I don’t care to … Continue reading →

Posted in EPL | Tagged A Lie, Jerk-Knee | 10 Comments

Horrific Tragedy Bootstrapped to Champions League Recap

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Elliott

This past weekend, a German referee attempted to commit suicide. CNN reported on this tragedy, and also managed to sneak in the same article some game recaps. Tactful! The Guardian did one better, reporting racism charges against Luis Suarez while … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Barcelona, Champions League, Manchester United, Real Madrid | Tagged A Lie, A Night ReCap, Jerk-Knee | Leave a comment

Why Are There Only White Stars on the American Flag?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Elliott

So, I have a two-post series at FoxSoccer about the US, and US soccer, and our twisted, bizarre, schizophrenic, and bipolar relationship with Mexico and Mexican Americans. I give Fox credit for letting me be candid, honest, and frank about … Continue reading →

Posted in USMNT | Tagged Jerk-Knee, Opinion | 4 Comments

Possible Permutations of United’s Partial Flotation in Singapore

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Elliott

After our last post on club ownership, some curious readers and tweeters have asked – what exactly is a “partial flotation” on a stock market? What does Manchester United plan to do? Generally, the Red Devils want to go public, … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester United | Tagged Jerk-Knee, VideoFun | Leave a comment

An Open Letter to Arsene Wenger to Release from the Shackles of Arsenal one Mikel Arteta

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Elliott

Dear Arsene Wenger, I write you on behalf of humanity. We all know why you signed Mikel Arteta – not to compete for trophies, but rather to crush his boyhood dream of playing for Barcelona. In fact, Arteta played youth … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Barcelona | Tagged Jerk-Knee | 10 Comments

The Great Smiling German Hope for United States Soccer

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Elliott

“Waiting for Superman” by the Flaming Lips Digital Image Impression: Erik Ebeling. Erik offers great freelance work for small businesses at competitive rates.